Tour of Britain 4-11 September 2016 *spoilers*

[smutchin]

Announced today that Cav is confirmed to be appearing at the Tour of Britain, along with Andre Greipel, Rohan Dennis, Steve Cummings and Taylor Phinney.

There will be three hours of live coverage every day on ITV4 and the BIKE channel, with an hour of highlights every evening on ITV4.

 

[MikeW-71]

And the Carlisle stage is just about passing my front door Then I can play a game of "chase the race" to nip across to a different point to see it again.

 

[smutchin]

And the Carlisle stage is just about passing my front door Then I can play a game of "chase the race" to nip across to a different point to see it again.

The intermediate sprint on that stage is about half a mile from my brother's front door in Hesket Newmarket.

 

[coffeejo]

I've got a hospital appointment the day they're on Dartmoor.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

As per usual goes nowhere near Leicester.

I should add I don't blame them for avoiding it.

 

[MikeW-71]

I might head to Armathwaite to see them, then cut across towards Greystoke. Or head to Ullswater and ride up Kirkstone to the top of the Struggle. Hmm

Fingers crossed I get the day off.

 

[Gert Lush]

Fingers crossed I get the 10th off. Definitely would pop down to Brizzle to see the Time Trial/Race.

Although I very much doubt it. Hardly ever get saturdays off.

 

[oldroadman]

Fingers crossed I get the 10th off. Definitely would pop down to Brizzle to see the Time Trial/Race.

Although I very much doubt it. Hardly ever get saturdays off.

I think that will be a good day. Hoping to get there myself and see a few old mates. It should be worth a skive!

 

[brommers]

Wiggo, Doull and Dibben all confirmed entrants

 

[Buddfox]

Presumably Wiggo's participation is more a PR move and he won't be contributing to the actual racing

 

[brommers]

Looks like a great stage

 

[lazybloke]

I can't see any links, so here' a useful one. http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages

 

[Dogtrousers]

Presumably Wiggo's participation is more a PR move and he won't be contributing to the actual racing

I know he's got a couple of track events (London and Ghent) and then he's retired.

Will this be his last appearance as a pro on the road?

 

[brommers]

Presumably Wiggo's participation is more a PR move and he won't be contributing to the actual racing

This is a 2.HC race and should be treated with respect - it's not a farewell leaving party for a rider to gloat in the public's admiration. I hope he takes it seriously.

 

[Buddfox]

This is a 2.HC race and should be treated with respect - it's not a farewell leaving party for a rider to gloat in the public's admiration. I hope he takes it seriously.

Hope springs eternal... not wanting to be a cynic, but I think a number of pro riders will occasionally dial it in rather than give their all, for various reasons. I don't think Froome exactly gave it the beans in the Surrey Classic either.

I don't mind - he's earned it.